Factoring

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Define Factoring in Algebra

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler expressions, called factors.

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What is a Quadratic Expression?

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A quadratic expression is a polynomial of degree 2, typically in the form ax² + bx + c.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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The standard form of a quadratic equation is ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What are the roots of a quadratic equation?

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The roots of a quadratic equation are the values of x that make the equation equal to zero.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What is the relationship between factoring and finding roots?

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Factoring a quadratic expression allows us to find its roots by setting each factor equal to zero.

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Factor the expression: a² - a - 12

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(a - 4)(a + 3)

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Factor the expression: x² - 15x + 36

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(x - 12)(x - 3)

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Factor the expression: n² + 16n + 63

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(n + 7)(n + 9)

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Factor the expression: x² + 7x + 12

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(x + 3)(x + 4)

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Factor the expression: x² - 8x - 128

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(x - 16)(x + 8)